Garrett Searight

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Garrett Searight is Barrett Media's News Editor, which includes writing daily news stories, features, and opinion columns. He joined Barrett Media in 2022 after a decade leading several radio brands in several formats, as well as a 5-year stint working in local television. In addition to his work with Barrett Media, he is a radio and TV play-by-play broadcaster. Reach out to him at Garrett@BarrettMedia.com.

How 93 WIBC Built a Younger Audience Without Losing Its Soul

"We bring a lot of entertainment, even in the places where it may not be thought of as an entertainment daypart."

Reflecting on Bob Iger’s Legacy As He Departs Disney

Some might say Bob Iger's legacy is "complicated." I disagree.

The One Problem with Tucker Carlson Perfecting the Art of Owning the Digital News Cycle

Few own attention on social media like Tucker Carlson. There's just one issue with that.

Why 570 KVI’s Ari Hoffman Sued the Washington State Legislature

"They have this ongoing thing with independent journalists, radio hosts, or anybody they don't like where they just say 'You're not a journalist. You're not a reporter.' They do this all the time."

Brendan Carr is Auditioning for a Conservative Cable News Job While Running the FCC

Carr isn't nearly as interested in running the FCC as he is in creating headlines and attention for himself.

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CNN Strikes AI Partnership with Google

"Google’s innovation with generative AI has changed how people discover information and content, and now those tools will help us explore new ways to discover and engage audiences.”

The Bret Mega Show to Split Hosts Between Two Cities

The split allows The Bret Mega Show to maintain a presence in St. Louis while relocating two of its hosts.

Pat McAfee Says He’s Not Interested In Being Part Of ESPN’s Monday Night Football Booth

"I am not supposed to be a color commentator for football. That is something I've decided. I had a chance to try it a couple of times. I hated it and got bored."

Pardon the Interruption Celebrating 25th Anniversary With Hour Long Special

"Tony and Mike have been doing PTI for 25 years, and the reason it still works is pretty simple — fans trust them."